Board of Estimate and Contract:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING
AND ATTENDANCE OF TWO (2) MEMBERS OF
SERVICE AT THE FBI LEEDA COMMAND
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TRAINING
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested authorization to fund the attendance of two (2) Members of Service at the FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Training, which will be held at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute, located at 281 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, New Jersey, from June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026; and
Whereas, the FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute provides critical leadership development that enhances decision-making, accountability, and organizational effectiveness within law enforcement agencies; and
Whereas, participation in this training will strengthen the Department’s ability to implement best practices, effectively address complex challenges, and foster public trust; and
Whereas, the need for enhanced training for members of the Mount Vernon Police Department is consistent with findings and recommendations issued by the United States Department of Justice; and
Whereas, the total cost for attendance is One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,590.00), representing Seven Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($795.00) per attendee; and
Whereas, said expenditure shall be charged to Budget Line H 3120.203.C666 and will be fully funded through Seized Asset Forfeiture funds, resulting in no impact to the City’s general fund;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND CONTRACT OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization. The Board of Estimate and Contract hereby authorizes the Department of Public Safety to fund and permit the attendance of two (2) Members of Service at the FBI LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Training scheduled for June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026, in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Section 2. Funding. The total amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Dollars ($1,590.00) is hereby approved and shall be charged to Budget Line H 3120.203.C666, with such funds to be derived exclusively from Seized Asset Forfeiture funds.
Section 3. No Fiscal Impact. The Board hereby determines that the approved expenditure shall have no impact on the City’s general fund, as all costs are covered through designated forfeiture funds.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Board of Estimate and Contract and subsequent adoption by the City Council.
Board of Estimate and Contract:
A REQUEST AUTHORIZING THE
ATTACHED TRAVEL AND
TRAINING REQUEST FORM AND
APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR
TWO (2) MEMBERS OF SERVICE
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
TO ATTEND THE
FBI LEEDA COMMAND LEADERSHIP TRAINING
FROM
JUNE 22 - 26, 2026